Magic The Amateuring

On this episode, Maria and Meghan take their first deep dive into the new format of Pioneer! They’ll take a look at the top decks from this past weekend’s first EVER Players Tour events and find out what made Top 8 and what went down in flames. Did the format get broken already? It might have! PLUS: Meghan regales us with a spidery tale from Greek mythology and Super Fight hits the stage for Flavor Text Theatre! BONUS: Could Maria be any *more* in love with Ken Yukuhiro’s BW Auras deck? We think not! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our February Giveaway: https://gleam.io/uIt5i/glh5-february-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive into Theros Beyond Death Standard! What new decks are out there? What’s exiting and fun to play and isn’t just a pile of the best cards that are legal right now?! Find out! PLUS: Meghan regales us with another Greek Mythology Storytime, Flavor Text Theatre hits FM Radio near you, and Maria can’t get enough enchantments. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our February Giveaway: https://gleam.io/uIt5i/glh5-february-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/glhfmagic The best place to buy cards: http:/

On this episode, Maria and Meghan share stories from their Theros Beyond Death prereleases! Were their pools broken or bad? Busted or barfy? Big time or big…piles of garbage? Find out! PLUS: Meghan weaves tales of the Theros underworld in Storytime with Meghan, Flavor Text Theatre announces Movie Pitches, and Maria admits to a very embarrassing musical crush. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our January giveaway: https://gleam.io/lytBr/glh5-january-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/glhfmagic The best place to buy cards: http://www.cardking

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest (and knowledgeable Magic Man) Judge Rob back onto the podcast! Judge Rob will answer all your questions about tricky new cards, card interactions and new mechanics from Theros Beyond Death. Wonder how auras work when they return from the graveyard? You’re not alone (and the answer will probably surprise you)! How about that new card Underworld Breach?! Oh yeah, that card’s gonna cause some problems. But fret not! Judge Rob is here to save you…and us all. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our January giveaway: https://gleam.io/lytBr/glh5-january-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagi

On this episode, Maria and Meghan climb aboard the hype train for Theros Beyond Death previews! Come hang out as they chat about their favorite new cards from Magic’s newest set as they get released. PLUS: Storytime with Meghan opens the book on Greek mythology and how it’s inspired several new cards in the set. I mean, c’mon, have YOU ever swallowed a stone you thought was a baby? We’ve all been there. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our January giveaway: https://gleam.io/lytBr/glh5-january-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitch: http://www.twitc

On this episode, Meghan is joined by very special guest Dumpster Santa (thank you, Patrons!) to celebrate the end of the year and take a look at the brand new Theros Beyond Death preview cards! Come hang out as your favorite podcast hosts give their first impressions of some sweet new rares set to change the face of Magic in 2020. PLUS: goals for the new year – both personal and for the game as a whole. And, oh yeah, did we mention that Dumpster Santa is here? We’re sorry. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our January giveaway: https://gleam.io/lytBr/glh5-january-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluck

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give out their famous Chrimby Awards to the Best of the Best (and the Worst of the Worst) this year in Magic! Which card will win Best Flavor Text? How about Best Art? Best Elk? Or Best Set of the Year?! Find out! This is a holiday spectacular you don’t want to miss! Especially if you’re driving to grandma’s house and you have about an hour or so to kill in the car. This episode will definitely kill that hour. Kill it dead. Happy Holidays, nerds! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our December giveaway: https://gleam.io/sRqRx/glh5-december-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http

On this episode, Maria and Meghan get hyped for next month’s new set: Theros Beyond Death! Our intrepid hosts watch the new trailer for the set right alongside you, gentle listener, and give you their first impressions. They’ll also reveal all the new and returning mechanics and take a peek at some pretty darn exciting preview cards! PLUS: Magic gets its first MMO (more trailer watching!) and what exactly would you say is the future of paper Magic in 2020? A big topic with even bigger hot takes! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our December giveaway: https://gleam.io/sRqRx/glh5-december-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5

On this episode, Maria and Meghan go behind-the-scenes of Mythic Championship VII! They let you in on all the best decks (and which were their favorites), which players are heading (or staying) in the Magic Pro League, which are joining (or dropping down) into the Rivals League and how you can win a trip to see the World Championship in Hawaii! PLUS: Our hosts do a year-end AUA (“Ask Us Anything”) and answer your burning questions! Oh, we almost forgot to ask, have you ever played Arena inside a burrito? Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our December giveaway: https://gleam.io/sRqRx/glh5-december-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down w

On this episode, Maria and Meghan talk all about power creep! Find out what it is, why Magic players constantly talk about it, discuss if it’s been getting out of hand in recent years, and what designers can potentially do about keeping it under control. PLUS: Mythic Championship VII happens this weekend and it’s for (pretty much) all the marbles. Who will stay in the MPL? Who will take home the huge prize? Who will you put on your team to beat Maria and Meghan’s teams?! Also, this episode is all about time travel. I hope you’re not a physics major. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our December giveaway: https://gleam.io/sRqRx/glh5-december-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give thanks for all the things they love in Magic. What are the top five things you’re most thankful for in MTG ahead of turkey day? Let us know! PLUS: A look at Standard post-bans – what decks are rising to the top? Which ones are our intrepid hosts battling with on Arena? AND: Flavor Text Theatre enters the ring for a Superfight! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our November giveaway: https://gleam.io/s01wv/glh5-november-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitch: http://www.twitch.tv/glhfmagic The best place to buy cards: http:

On this episode, Maria and Meghan make predictions about what Standard will be like after the banning of Oko, Thief of Crowns, Once Upon a Time and Veil of Summer. What cool new decks would they brew? What awesome cards might rise to the top?! Find out! PLUS: Magic story takes a turn for the terrible in the new War of the Spark book (yes, Maria and Meghan do some dramatic readings) and wonder: is it possible for anyone to say “Aye, Girl” seriously? Come for the Magic and the laughs. Stay for the construction noises. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by special guests: Pro Tour Historian Emeritus Brian David-Marshall and Wizards of the Coast R&D member (and former pro player) Melissa DeTora! Hear all the behind-the-scenes info from Mythic Championship VI – including what the best non-Oko decks were! PLUS: Melissa and Brian share stories from the Magic good old days, Melissa shares insights on how Oko happened from inside R&D, and everyone cracks a super exciting Mystery Booster! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5-october-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://w

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome extremely special guest & Head Designer of Magic the Gathering: Mark Rosewater! Mark talks about the process of designing Throne of Eldraine and how the set was more than a decade in the making. Hear lots of behind-the-scenes stories! Mark also answers burning questions from listeners, plays a rousing game of Flavor Text Theatre (he used to write tv shows, after all) and lets everyone know his favorite meat. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5-october-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are joined by super special guests Adam Savidan and Ben Ulmer from Loading Ready Run! Our hosts chat with the guests about everything Magic: what decks they’ve been playing, what formats are currently tops in their hearts, and how fun it is to say “Must Be Nice.” PLUS: Tons of listener questions are answered and Maria & Meghan go Trick-or-Treating Eldraine-style in Flavor Text Theatre! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5-october-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http://www.facebook.com/glhfmagic Throw down with GLH5 Gear: http://www.goodluckhighfive.com/shop Watch us play on Twitc

On this episode, Maria and Meghan give you an amazing behind-the-scenes report from Mythic Championship V! What was it like to work at that competition with some of the biggest and the best names in Magic? What were the best decks? Whose build did Maria like best? What moments stood out for Meghan? Find out! PLUS: Surprise!! There’s a brand new format in Magic called Pioneer! The hosts take you through some deck ideas that will help get you started in this brave new format. SPECIAL BONUS: Why do restaurants have Michelin stars, anyway? Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Help GLH5 win The Chalice: https://chalice2019.causevox.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5-october-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Inst

On this episode, Maria and Meghan dive face-first into the new Standard metagame after the release of Throne of Eldraine. What are the top Standard decks? What should you be playing if you want to win? Are Golos decks just *too* good? Find out! PLUS: what the top competitors will be playing at Mythic Championship V and what rogue decks in the tournament just might take down the whole thing. There’s definitely some spice! SPECIAL BONUS: Find out if Meghan owes Maria a package of Reese’s Pumpkins! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Help GLH5 win The Chalice: https://chalice2019.causevox.com/glhfmagic MC 5 Decklists: https://magic.wizards.com/en/events/coverage/2019MC5/mythic-championship-v-metagame-breakdown-2019-10-14 Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5

On this episode, Maria and Meghan are here to give you all the info you’ll need to ace your next Throne of Eldraine draft! They’ll break down the key color pairs, what commons and uncommons you should look out for, and what combos they believe are strongest. PLUS: Hear about the next great tv show or film before anyone else in Flavor Text Theater Movie Pitches, help support a good cause (and also Meghan) by donating to GLH5’s fundraising campaign as part of The Chalice, and Meghan lets the greatest accidental euphemism of all time fly. Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Help GLH5 win The Chalice: https://chalice2019.causevox.com/glhfmagic My Little Pony Fundraiser: https://hasbropulse.com/products/ponies-the-galloping-playmats-by-ultra-pro Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway

On this episode, Maria welcomes friend of the show Amateur Pro Greg on to sub in for Meghan as co-host! Maria and Greg share stories from their Throne of Eldraine prereleases and let you know what cards overperformed and underperformed as well as their thoughts on the speed of the format and whether it’s bomb-driven. PLUS: tons of flavor fails and flavor wins from Eldraine, our hosts have a Flavor Text Theatre Superfight and exactly how much do YOU know about cow’s necks?! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Help GLH5 win The Chalice: https://chalice2019.causevox.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our October Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/jeUCE/glh5-october-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: http://www.instagram.com/glhfmagic Be our friend: http:

On this episode, Maria and Meghan welcome very special guest Judge Rob back to the show for the GLH5’s Throne of Eldraine Rules, Tricky Cards & Mechanics show! Get ready for your prerelease this weekend with Rob’s advice about new cards in the set that might trip you up! Be prepared with a discussion about new and returning mechanics! Feel like a champion with info about rules that not might be intuitive (some stuff messed Maria up real good!) With this episode in your pocket, you’ll be ready to snackrifice some Food Tokens and gobble your way to victory this weekend. Thanks, Rob! Become a Patron Today! http://www.patreon.com/glhfmagic Subscribe to The Upkeep: the-upkeep.blubrry.net/feed/podcast/ Check out our Board Games channel: http://www.youtube.com/glhfboardgames Check Out Our Magic YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/goodluckhighfive Enter our September Swag Giveaway: https://gleam.io/qObWE/glh5-september-swag-giveaway Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/glhfmagic Our Insta: h